Risks and Warnings for Haldol (haloperidol)

Older patients with dementia have a higher risk of death when treated with antipsychotic medications. Haldol (haloperidol) is not approved to treat dementia-related psychosis in elderly patients. Talk to your doctor if you have questions.

This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.

Means that some groups have a high risk of experiencing this side effect

Pharmacist Q&A

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